What is an example of a watershed?


What is an example of a watershed? For example, the watershed of a lake would include not only the streams entering that lake but also the land area that drains into those streams and eventually the lake. Drainage basins generally refer to large watersheds that encompass the watersheds of many smaller rivers and streams.


Why is it called watershed?

A watershed is an area of land that drains or “sheds” water into a specific waterbody. Every body of water has a watershed.


Is A river A watershed?

A watershed is an entire river system—an area drained by a river and its tributaries. It is sometimes called a drainage basin.